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E554 NDU

1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,062 mi
Last recorded40,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki GPZ100032,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE554 NDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelGPZ1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stanchions pitted (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Nov 2012 38,801 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,259 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2011 35,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 28,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GPZ1000?

Based on 3,748 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
376
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 99
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
reflector on motorcycle missing 48
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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E554 NDU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 32,874 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GPZ1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E554 NDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GPZ1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki GPZ1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E554 NDU is a 1988 Kawasaki GPZ1000, first registered on 15 June 1988.

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